BJJ Balance
Episodes
Episode 29 - Mighty Mouse's Win at Pans, Podium Photos and Shark Tanks
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny & Matt talk Mighty Mouse's impressive bow & arrow highlight at Pans, Masters Podium Photos and Matt' s 40th Birthday shark tank.Please ...
Episode 28 - What To Do When A Fight Happens In The Gym
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss Man Sleep Overs, Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul and how coaches deal with fighting amongst team mates in the gym.Ple...
Episode 27 - How Does Jiu Jitsu Become A Major Sport?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss Gym dealing with gym egos, the path that jiu jitsu needs to take in order to become a legitimate sport and Mat...
Episode 26 - The Answers To All of Your BJJ Questions
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt & Kenny answer all of the back logged listener questions, These are the answers to the questions that you have all been aski...
Episode 25 - What It's Like to Take Home Gold
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kenny & Matt discuss the IBJJF Los Angeles International Open, Kenny taking home gold for his division, Matt's love for Starbucks,...
Episode 24 - Brandon Mccaughren' s Thoughts on Professional Grappling
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Kenny & Matt sit own with 10th Planet Black Belt, Brandon Mccaghren and discuss the landscape for the future of Professional Grap...
Episode 23 - The Importance of Balancing Your Love Life and Training
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss how they balance their love life with their training, the dos and don'ts of Valentines Day, Gordon Ryan's stol...
Episode 22 - The Zoltan Bathory Interview
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt sit-down with founding member and guitarist from international rock & roll super group, Five Finger Death Punch'...
Episode 21 - Overcoming Bullies: A BJJ Black Belts Perspective.
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt sit down with first degree Checkmat Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Dedicated Jiu Jitsu Academy owner, Professor Jason Medina...
Episode 20 - Bullies vs Mat Enforcers
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss the role of mat enforcers, open mat etiquette while visiting a school outside of your own and Matt tells a s...
Episode 19 - Purple Reign. Shinning A Light On Purple Belt Pimps
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt & Kenny discuss their thoughts on UFC 297, Matt being patient zero in the creation of purple belt meme culture, the damage c...
Episode 18 - How to Get A Purple Belt In Just Two Years
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt & Kenny discuss Online Jiu Jitsu courses, how Black Belts never lose their purple belt energy and the fastest way to get you...
Episode 17 - Breaking News!
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Kenny & Matt discuss cross training at different gyms, old guys rolling with young guys and why you never throw your black belt in...
Episode 16 - New Year, New Gi
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matt & Kenny discuss New Years Resolutions, Competition plans for 2024 and they answer listener questions.Please Follow BJJ Balanc...
Episode 15 - A Christmas Story
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Kenny & Matt discuss holiday shopping ideas for the grappler in your life, training during the holidays and the best moves ...
Episode 14 - The Importance of Goal Setting
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss the importance of goal setting, competition prep and Matt's first time knocking a guy out in a street fight.Pl...
Episode 13 - The Greatest Oss Story Ever
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt & Kenny talk about knocking someone out, and helping their friends look for the guy that knocked their friend out, higher be...
Episode 12 - White Belt Shame on Social Media
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kenny & Matt discuss White Belts photoshopping pictures so they don't look like white belts on IG, the lack of appeal of Jiu Jitsu...
Episode 11 - The Jocko Smoke Is Real
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt sit down with Noah Oliver, a black belt under Dean Lister and Jocko Willink and the owner and creative force behind ...
Episode 10 - Mario Lopez Is A Fan of The Pod
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt & Kenny discuss gym pet peeves, Mario Lopez being a fan of the pod, how Matt is a Spano man and the infamous Red Panty Night...
Episode 9 - Matt Goes To Sleep At Pans
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kenny & Matt sit down with special guest Tony Martinez and discuss his Pro MMA career, how he got into Jiu Jitsu and what his plan...
Episode 8 - Fight, F*ck, Marry.
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss why gi or no gi is more technical, what their end all submission would be if they had to only choose one and...
Episode 7 - Harnessing The Uncommon Fire
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Kenny & Matt discuss their thoughts on UFC 294, finding the uncommon fires that push us to greatness and the importance of being ...
Episode 6 - Our Listeners Hate Black Belts
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss how Matt comes up with ideas for memes on his @oss_nation_bjj IG account, the benefits of cross training outsi...
Episode 5 - So You Want A Belt Promotion?
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenny & Matt discuss in their opinions, what it takes to progress to the next belt level. Is it time on the mat, hours clocked in...
Episode 4 - The Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4, Matt and Kenny discuss BJJ for veterans, the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle and the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy for old BJJ practi...
Episode 3 - The Things We Hate
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt and Kenny discuss the 4 things that each of them hate about Jiu Jitsu. From burpees to finger pointing, let's dive into the four...
Episode 2 - Gordon Ryan Is Ruining Blue Belts
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt and Kenny discuss how Gordon Ryan has ruined competitive Blue Belts, the results of UFC 293 and the growth that leads from the i...
Episode 1 - BJJ Blind Date
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the inaugural episode of what we hope I sonly one of many.Welcome to the BJJ Balance Podcast.Think of this as a couple of Jiu Jitsu bros havin...